LogTag Recorders UTRID-16 Specification sheet

UTRID-16
USB PDF Temperature Recorder with
Display
Product User Guide
Document Release Version:1
Published 1 May 2016
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Contents
Contents 2
Revision History 2
Safety Information 3
Liability 3
Useful Life 3
Disclaimer 3
Typographical Conventions 3
Introduction 4
Checklist - Required Equipment 4
Features 4
Case 4
Buttons 4
Display 4
Software Requirements 4
Configuring the UTRID-16 4
Standard Configuration Options 5
File Configuration Options 5
Advanced Configuration Options 5
Alarm Configuration Options 6
Finalising the configuration 6
UTRID-16 Start Options 7
Display Overview 8
Operating the Recorder 9
Configuring the Recorder 9
Starting the Recorder 9
During Recording 10
Stopping the UTRID-16 11
Reviewing Alarms 12
Plugging the UTRID-16 into a USB port 13
Accessing the files 14
Interpreting the Data 15
Data Evaluation - Report with multiple alarms 15
Data Evaluation - Data List 17
Tips and Tricks 17
UTRID-16 Factory Presets 18
Technical Specifications 21
Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement i
Revision History
Version Date Author Details
1.0 1 Sept 2016 Stefan Lenz Initial release.
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Safety Information
The UTRID-16 PDF USB temperature recorder contains a user-replaceable Lithium Battery. When the
battery indicates “LOW”, you can replace it according to the instructions in Appendix 1 - Battery
Replacement on pagei. The empty battery should be recycled or disposed of according to your local
regulations.
Do not expose the recorder to extreme temperatures as it may lead to the destruction of the battery and
may cause injuries.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Liability
LogTag®Recorders ’ standard warranty terms apply. A copy can be requested by e In addition LogTag®
Recorders shall not be held liable:
lIf the device was used beyond LogTag®Recorders ’ stated limitations.
lFor any claims due to the improper storage and use of the device.
lFor any problems with refrigeration units.
lFor the bad quality of the monitored goods, if any.
lFor incorrect readings if the device was used with a low battery.
lFor consequential loss.
Useful Life
The operational life of the UTRID-16 is approx. 12 months after configuration, provided...
... the device was not stored for over 2 years12 months prior to activation,
... the device is not downloaded excessively (more than once a week),
... The recording interval is not shorter than 5 minutes,
... the device is stored and operated according to LogTag®Recorders ’ recommendations.
Disclaimer
The UTRID-16 monitors temperature exposure and not the quality of the goods it accompanies. Its purpose is to signal if product quality
evaluation/testing is required.
Typographical Conventions
Text in this font refers to buttons on the UTRID-16.
Text in this font refers to option settings, dialogue boxes or actions to be taken in LogTag®Analyzer.
Text in this font describes features of the product.
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LogTag’s UTRID-16 is a fully configurable, multi-use USB PDF
temperature recorder with a built-in display, that can create
temperature reports without the need to install proprietary software
or hardware at the destination. Select statistical data can be reviewed
directly on the display without the need for a PC. The recorder can be
configured using LogTag®Analyzer, and is then placed with the
goods to be monitored. At the destination the UTRID-16 can be
plugged straight into a computer’s USB port and generates a PDF file,
which can be accessed using PDF software such as Acrobat Reader.
Checklist - Required Equipment
lLogTag®UTRID-16 temperature recorder. It is recommended that
you connect each USB PDF Temperature Recorder with Display
via a permanently plugged in USB extension cable to protect your
computer’s USB socket.
lA computer running Windows XP or later, Mac OSX or Linux.
lFor configuration - a PC running Windows XP SP3 or later and
LogTag®Analyzer installed.
Features
The UTRID-16 USB PDF temperature recorder features the familiar
LogTag case layout with an additional USB plug at the bottom.
Case
lMounting lug for secure fastening of recorder to fixtures
lUSB plug with potective cap - shields USB connector from
moisture and dirt
lTemperature sensor located inside case
lDurable polycarbonate case, IP64
Buttons
lSTART/Mark button; can be used to start the unit or place an
inspection mark in the data listing
lSTOP/Review button; can be used to stop the unit and to
review data recorded during the trip.
Display
lShows last recorded temperature and information about alerts
lAllows reviewing statistical data
Software Requirements
Software requirements vary depending on the type of file you want
the UTRID-16 to generate when plugged into a USB port.
lIf you wish to configure UTRID-16 products you will need to
download the LogTag®Analyzer software from LogTag®’s web
site at http://www.logtagrecorders.com/software/download.php.
Follow the instruction to install and start the software.
lIf you only plan on evaluating data, plug the UTRID-16 into a
computer‘s USB socket. Depending on the settings made during
configuration, a number of files will be generated1and made
available to you in a new drive:
oA PDF file; you can open the file directly from the recorder‘s
USB memory storage with Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later, or any
other compatible PDF reader software of your choice.
oA CSV file; this file can be imported into a spreadsheet
program such as Microsoft Excel.
oAn LTD file; LTD files are LogTag®Analyzer's native,
encrypted data files. You can open this file in LogTag®
Analyzer, where you can analyze data in detail and generate
report files. Here, you can also combine charts from multiple
recorders for comparison.
lYou can also download data directly into LogTag®Analyzer
without accessing the recorder‘s USB memory storage.
Configuring the UTRID-16
UTRID-16 products can be ordered pre-configured, ready to start.
Different profiles are available; if none of these suit or the UTRID-16
needs different configuration settings to those already installed, the
unit can be configured using LogTag®Analyzer.
lStart the LogTag®Analyzer software.
lRemove the protective cap and insert the UTRID-16 into a USB
port. You will receive a message that a new USB device has been
found, and a generic driver will be installed2.
lOnce the driver is installed and the UTRID-16 is ready (indicated
by the letters USB blinking on the display), it can receive
configuration data. Click LogTag - Configure; LogTag®Analyzer
will scan all USB ports and display the configuration options for
connected UTRID-16‘s. Although you can configure many devices
1Depending on the configuration, the UTRID-16 may produce all, some or none of
the files.
2Depending on the factory configuration additional drivers may be installed at this
time.
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at the same time, it is practical to limit the number of devices to
about 10, using a powered USB hub. It is not possible to configure
different models at the same time.
Standard Configuration Options
The standard configuration options are very similar to those of other
LogTag®recorder products and include settings such as User ID,
start method,pre-start recording,logging interval and duration,
start delay,temperature alarm parameters and password.
Figure 1: UTRID-16 Standard Configuration Options
For detailed information about each parameter please read the section
about Configuring a LogTag®for logging in LogTag®Analyzer’s
User Guide or press F1 for help.
File Configuration Options
Ckick File Options for additional configuration settings. These
settings decide which files -if any- are generated at the end of the trip
and also determine the appearance and contents of the generated
files.
Figure 2: UTRID-16 advanced configuration screen
Parameters that influence the appearance of all files are
lsetting of the temperature units used in the files
ldate and time format
lTime zone and MKT values
Parameters specifically influencing the appearance of the PDF file are
lscaling parameters for the chart
lshowing or hiding gridlines
lshowing or hiding alarm threshold lines
lcreation of the data list
You can also set whether or not the recorder can be stopped using the
STOP/Review button, and if the communication with LogTag®
Analyzer should be prioritised over the generation of files when the
unit is plugged into a computer.
Enter the desired options and click Close to accept the new values.
This returns you to the standard configuration dialogue.
Advanced Configuration Options
Select Advanced Options for additional display configuration
settings. These settings determine how some of the elements are
displayed on the screen and set certain options specific to the UTRID-
16.
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Figure 3: UTRID-16 advanced configuration screen
Parameters that influence the appearance of the display are
lPause alarm/statistics processing (see Paused Readings on page1)
lSwitch off display after 30 seconds (Power save, see Power Save
on page1)
lshowing the alarm screens during review (Reviewing Day
Statistics on the UTRID-16 on page1)
Parameters influencing specific behaviour of the UTRID-16 are
lclear and reset alarm when the START/Mark button is pressed
lleaving the alarm turned on, even if readings return to the normal
temperature range again
lallowing the user to reset the recorder with the START/Mark
button
Enter the desired options and click OK to accept the new values. This
returns you to the standard configuration dialogue.
Alarm Configuration Options
LogTag®Analyzer allows up to 6 different alarm trigger conditions
when configuring a UTRID-16 for recording, depending on the model.
Each alarm trigger condition consists of a threshold temperature
value, an activation type (which can be instant, consecutive or
accumulative3) and a delay time, if it is not an instant alarm.
If an alarm trigger condition requires readings to exceed an upper
threshold temperature it is called an upper alarm. If an alarm trigger
condition requires readings to go below lower thresholds it is called a
lower alarm.
An alarm event is generated, when either of the entered alarm
conditions is triggered.
The UTRID-16 can have up to three upper alarms, and up to three
lower alarms.
3
lInstant = one temperature reading is above (below) the threshold
lConsecutive = temperature readings are above (below) the threshold for the
time defined in the activation delay without interruption
lAccumulative = temperature readings are above (below) the threshold for the
total time defined in the activation delay time, but may not necessarily be
sequential.
Figure 4: Alarm ranges and thresholds
Figure 5: Representation in LogTag®Analyzer
You need to observe some basic rules when entering alarm conditions
into the configuration screen in LogTag®Analyzer:
lA primary alarm condition must be entered before the
corresponding secondary alarm condition.
lEqually, primary and secondary alarm conditions must be entered
before the corresponding tertiary alarm condition.
lYou can enter a different number of upper and lower conditions,
or only upper, or only lower conditions, or none at all.
lA secondary upper alarm cannot be entered with a lower
threshold value than the primary upper alarm.
lA tertiary upper alarm cannot be entered with a lower threshold
value than the secondary alarm. Threshold values can, however,
be equal and combined with different time-to-activation values.
For example, you can enter a primary upper alarm with 8°C
threshold and 10 accumulative readings, plus an alarm with 8°C
threshold and 5 consecutive readings. In this instance the alam
will be triggered, if either 10 readings in total are above 8°C, or 5
consecutive readings above 8°C have occurred.
Any alarm condition that is activated will be shown on the PDF, in
the software and on the display.
The sections about Recorders with Multiple Alarms on page1 and
Reviewing Alarms on page12 show examples of how this is
represented and reviewed on the display.
Finalising the configuration
lClick Next to upload the configuration data to the UTRID-16.
lWhen the configuration is complete, unplug the UTRID-16 from
the USB socket and replace the protective cap.
If you wish to configure more UTRID-16 units with the same
configuration, insert the next recorder into the USB socket, wait until
it is ready for configuration and click Again. Alternatively you can use
the Profile function to configure multiple units with the same
settings.
You can upload the configuration to a UTRID-16 recorder as often as
required.
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UTRID-16 Start Options
During configuration with LogTag®Analyzer you can decide when
the UTRID-16 starts taking temperature readings.
l... via Push button start: The recorder will start taking
temperature readings after you have gone through a specific start
sequence of pressing and releasing the START/Mark button (see
Starting the Recorder on page1).
l... via Date/Time start : The recorder will start taking
temperature readings at the date and time you specify (local
time).
When you choose the push button start option, you can select to
record pre-start readings or Begin recording after a delay.
lIf you select pre-start readings, the UTRID-16 starts recording as
soon as it is unplugged from the USB port4and will continue to do
so until you start the unit. No alarms are processed while pre-
start readings are being taken, pre-start readings will not appear
in the PDF file, and no PDF file will be generated. Using pre-start
readings is a good way do avoid data loss if you forget to start the
unit, as you can stillaccess the data using LogTag®Analyzer.
lIf you configure the UTRID-16 to start after a delay period, the
recorder will not immediately record temperature readings after
you have pressed START/Mark, but start a countdown timer
instead, and record readings only after the timer has ended. It
will, however, continue to take pre-start readings, if enabled.
You cannot combine a date/time start with pre-start readings or the
start delay function.
4The first pre-start reading is taken one log interval after you unplug the unit from
the USB port.
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ALERT/OK indicator
The symbol is shown as soon as the UTRID-16 has registered an
alarm event. While there are no alarms, the symbol is shown.
Recording indicators
The recording indicators show what data the UTRID-16 is currently
collecting.
lIf the word READY is shown, the UTRID-16 is ready to be
started. Depending on the configuration it may record pre-start
readings.
lIf the symbol is shown, the UTRID-16 is recording
temperatures at the sample interval defined during configuration
with LogTag®Analyzer.
lIf is shown together with the word PAUSED, the product
is also recording, but the recorded values are not taken into
account when calculating alarm events and durations.
If the word STOPPED is shown, the UTRID-16 has finished
recording temperature data.
Mark indicator
The word MARK is shown when the next temperature reading is
identified with an inspection mark in the recorded data.
Clock
The clock display is used to show either
lcurrent time,
ltime remaining to start of a delayed start or
lduration, for example of an alarm.
The display identifies which of those is displayed as follows:
lIf the word DELAY is shown, the time value represents a start
delay, or the time remaining until a date/time start will occur.
lIf the word DURATION is shown, the time value represents the
duration, for example the time above the upper alarm limit.
lIf the word DAYS is shown, the clock represents the number of
days in a delay or duration.
lIf the word HOURS is shown, the clock represents the number
of hours and minutes in a delay or duration. If none of the above 4
words are displayed, the clock shows the current time.
The word bootappears in place of a clock, if new firmware is being
uploaded to the UTRID-16.
The word USb appears when the unit is plugged into a USB port.
MIN/MAX indicator
The word MAX is shown when the temperature on the display
represents the maximum recorded temperature for the current trip.
The word MIN is shown when the temperature on the display
represents the minumum recorded temperature for the current trip.
Alarm Threshold Markers
The upper alarm threshold marker is shown if an alarm event
occurred at one of the upper temperature limits. It is also shown
when one of the upper thrershold values is shown on the review
screen.
The lower alarm threshold marker is shown if an alarm event
occurred at one of the lower temperature limits. It is also shown when
one of the lower threshold values is shown on the review screen.
Temperature Units
Depending on the selected PDF temperature units, this shows either
°F or °C.
Temperature Value
This 4 character, 7-segment display shows the last recorded
temperature while the UTRID-16 is recording readings. Once the
recorder has stopped, nothing will be displayed.
Alarm Arrows
The up-arrow is shown when the temperature displayed is above the
specified upper temperature limit. The down-arrow is shown when
the temperature displayed is below the specified lower temperature
limit.
The four smaller up/down-arrows are secondary and tertiary alarm
symbols. They are used when more than one upper or more than one
lower alarm is defined and are shown then the current temperature is
above or below the corresponding alarm levels.
Battery Low
The battery low symbol will appear if the UTRID-16 has a low
battery. If the symbol is not shown while the display is turned on, the
battery is still OK.
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You will receive your UTRID-16 hibernated, i.e. in a state of low
power consumption. Pressing either button will briefly show the time:
Should the battery be low, the display will show:
The following sections show how to operate the product, and what
information you can expect to see on the display.
Configuring the Recorder
Push Button Start
After configuration with LogTag®Analyzer for push button start the
word READY is shown, together with the current time in 24 hour
format.
Optionally you can configure the unit with a start delay, and pre-start
readings. These opotions are not shown on the display.
Date and Time Start
The recorder can also be configured to start at a specific time and
date. You will see the word DELAY and the letters dtSt instead of
the clock.
Pre-start readings and start delay options are not available for a
date/time start.
Low Battery
If the recorder has a low battery after configuration, the low battery
symbol is shown instead of the time.
The recorder cannot be started until the battery has been replaced.
Please see "Appendix 1 - Battery Replacement" on pagei for further
details.
Starting the Recorder
Push button start, quickstart enabled
Press the START/Mark button until READY disappears and the
symbol is shown. The UTRID-16 now records temperature data.
This start option works the same as in LogTag®'s LED products.
Push button start, quickstart disabled
Press and hold the START/Mark button. READY immediately
disappears, and the symbol blinks for 4 seconds. The symbol
then shows permanently for 2 seconds. If you release the button
during this time, the recorder starts taking temperature readings. The
symbol remains shown. If the button is released earlier than 4
seconds or later than 6 seconds, the display shows READY again, and
the recorder does not start.
Push Button Start with Start Delay
If the recorder was configured for push button start with a start delay
(regardless of quickstart settings), the word DELAY is shown instead
of the symbol.
The delay time is shown in hours and minutes, if it is less than 24:00
hours, and the word HOURS is shown.
The time counts down and the UTRID-16 starts recording when it
reaches 0:00.
If the start delay is greater than 24 hours the word DAYS is shown
along with the number of full days remaining.
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If a user presses the START/Mark button during the start delay
phase, the start delay value is reset to its originally configured value.
Automatic date/time start
If you configured the UTRID-16 for a date/time start, it will record
temperature values as soon as the entered date and time have passed.
If the recorder is still plugged into a USB port when the start time
passes, the recorded readings will show USB Paused on the PDFand
in the software.
During Recording
During normal operation the display shows the most recently recorded
temperature. The current time is also displayed in 24 hour format. A
tick symbol is shown as long as no alarm event has occured.
Temperatures can be shown in Celsius (as above) or Fahrenheit (as
below).
The temperature unit on the display is the same as used for the PDF
and CSV files. It is set during configuration.
Readings above or below alarm thresholds
If the most recently recorded temperature is above or below one of the
alarm thresholds, one or more alarm markers will be shown on the
display.
This symbol is
displayed ...
... when the most recent temperature recorded
is
above the primary upper alarm threshold, but
below the secondary
above the secondary upper alarm threshold, but
below the tertiary
above the tertiary upper alarm threshold
below the primary lower alarm threshold, but
above the secondary
below the secondary lower alarm threshold, but
above the tertiary
below the tertiary lower alarm threshold
The presence of an alarm marker on the display does NOT
indicate an alarm event. It only shows that the most recent
temperature recorded was above or below the corresponding
alarm threshold value, and the alarm was configured with a delay
value.
In this example the most recently recorded temperature is above the
primary high alarm threshold, but below a secondary threshold; an
alarm event has not been triggered:
Here, the temperature was below the secondary alarm threshold, but
above the tertiary threshold; an alarm event has not been triggered:
An alarm event was triggered
If an alarm event occurred, the alarm indicator is displayed in the
upper left corner of the display. Additionally, one of the alarm limit
markers or is displayed, to show if the event was an upper or a
lower alarm.
The alarm marker in this screen does not indicate which
alarm threshold caused the alarm, only that the most recent
temperature recorded, which you see on the display (18.8°C) was
above the secondary threshold.
To identify which of the alarm conditions cause the alarm event
you will need to review the data on screen as described in
Reviewing Alarms on page12, or open the PDF file on your PC.
Clearing an alarm
A UTRID-16 can be configured so you can clear an alarm from the
display. To do this, press and hold the START/Mark button. The
and (or and ) symbols will start to blink.
After approx. 4 seconds both symbols will remain permanently lit for
2 seconds. If you release the button during this time, the alarm will
be cleared. If the button is released earlier than 4 seconds or later
than 6 seconds, the display continues to show and (or and
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